KMBS REVIEWER

Yr. 2022 – 2023

Part I:

THE KNIGHTS AND MAIDENS PLEDGE O SALUTARIS Hostia

Quae caeli pandis ostium.
Lord Jesus Christ, Prisoner of the Divine love in
Bella premunt hostilia;
the Blessed Sacrament, My King and Master,
Da robur, fer auxilium.
behold, I am kneeling before your Divine
Majesty, imploring your Divine Grace, so that I
Uni trinoque Domino
may able to commit myself totally and
Sit sempiterna gloria:
wholeheartedly, to the ideals and aims of the
Qui vitam sine termino,
Knights & Maidens of the Blessed Sacrament. I
Nobis donet in patria.
promise on my word of honor, to study and
obey its rules and regulations, and to be faithful
Amen.
to you till my dying day.

Further do I pledge myself to defend the Holy

Catholic Church, your Blessed Sacrament, and Oh, Sacrament Most Holy
your Priest. I will honor Mary, your mother, the O Sacrament Most Holy O Sacrament Divine
patroness of every Loyal Knight and Maiden. All praise and All thanksgiving be every moment
And finally, I bind myself to your Church which thine.
you have founded under the Rock of Peter so
that I may find peace and happiness now and
forever. Amen. HAIL MARY

Hail Mary full of grace,

TANTUM ERGO The Lord is with you!
Blessed are you among women
Tantum ergo Sacramentum And blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Vneremur cernui:
Et antiquum documentum Holy Mary mother of God
Novo cedat ritui: Pray for us sinners
Praestet fides supplementum Now and at the hour of our death Amen.
Sensuum defectui.

Genitori, Genitoque The Doxology (Glory be)

Laus et iubilatio, Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to
Salus, honor, virtus quoque the Holy Spirit.
Sit et benedictio: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall
Procedenti ab utroque be, world without end Amen.
Compar sit laudatio.
O SALUTARIS HOSTIA NICENE CREED
I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the
Father; through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy
name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on
earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us
our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass
against us; and lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil.
FATIMA PRAYER
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the
fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially
those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the

Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius

Pilate, he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He
will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of

life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and
glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic

Church. I confess one Baptism for the
forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the
resurrection of the dead and the life of the
world to come. Amen.

LORD’S PRAYER
Part II:

GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS

Adopted from the Federation of Knights of the Blessed Sacrament

Rules and Regulations 1

WHAT IS KMBS?
- Knights and Maidens of the Blessed Sacrament
- Is an organization of young men and women bound together for
the service of God through the priest at the altar or any of his
ministration of his priestly office.

HOW TO JOIN KMBS?

- Any Catholic man/woman (single) who has completed the age
of ten (10) may be admitted to this pious organization.
- He/she should have the following qualifications:
1. Baptized and Confirmed in the Catholic Church, Regular
Communicant (at least weekly), and sound health and of good
moral character.
2. He/she may apply personally to the Director (Priest or Layman)
either orally or in writing. His/her acceptance is signified by the
inscription of his/her name in the official register of the
organization.

WHAT ARE THE DEGREES OF A KNIGHT / MAIDEN?

- The temporary degree
 During the probation he/she is called a Neophyte, which may last from one day to
six months before his/her formal reception into the order after which he/she shall be
called Aspirant.

WHAT ARE THE DEGREES OF A KNIGHT?

1. Apprentice
2. Page
3. Esquire
4. Full Knight
WHAT ARE THE DEGREES OF A MAIDEN?
1. Apprentice
2. Postulant
3. Novice
4. Full Maiden

FIRST DEGREE: THE APPRENTICE

Uniform: (Knights)
o Black Leather Shoes
o White Socks,
o White Polo (Short Sleeves)
o Tucked-in And Blue or Black Long Pants.
Uniform: (Maidens)
o Black Shoes
o White Socks,
o White Polo (Short Sleeves) Tucked-in; and
o Regular Veil
o Blue Jean Pants.

To qualify for this degree the ASPIRANT should have:

1. Served 30 Holy Masses
2. Earned at least 30 good points
3. Visited daily the Blessed Sacrament as a Neophyte
4. Passed oral and written test on:
o Rules and Regulations
o Common prayers for Catholic and Knight’s Pledge
o Sacrament and Sacramentals
o Identification of church vestments, structures and appurtenances
5. Voted by the Officers and Counselors

SECOND DEGREE: PAGE / POSTULANT

Uniform: (Knights)
o Black Leather Shoes
o White Socks,
o White Polo (Short Sleeves)
o Tucked-in And Blue or Black Long Pants.
o Dark blue long tie
Uniform: (Maidens)
o Black Leather Shoes
o White Socks,
o Gala (sutana)
o Regular Veil
To qualify for this degree the APPRENTICE must have:
1. Served 50 Holy Masses and 5 Benedictions of the Blessed Sacrament
 2. Earned at least 30 good points
3. Visited the Blessed Sacrament at least twice daily
4. Passed actual serving at sung mass, concelebrated mass, Benediction,
ordinary mass & KMBS history and other exams prescribed.
5. Performed one daily sacrifice for more vocation to the Priesthood.

THIRD DEGREE: ESQUIRE / NOVICE

Uniform: (Knights)
o Black Leather Shoes
o White Socks,
o White Polo (Short Sleeves)
o Tucked-in And Blue or Black Long Pants.
o Dark blue long tie
o Silver ring with a cross on the stone
Uniform: (Maidens)
o Black Leather Shoes
o White Socks,
o Gala
o Special Veil
o Silver ring with a cross on the stone
To qualify for this degree the PAGE must have:
1. Served 50 Holy Masses and 10 Benedictions
2. Earned at least 30 good points
3. Recited the Holy Rosary daily
4. Adore the Blessed Sacrament exposed for half an hour at least once a month.
5. Visited the Blessed Sacrament daily
6. Done one good deed and one sacrifice daily
7. Passed the test on Solemn Benediction, Sunday Sung Mass,
Concelebrated Mass and Holy Rosary and other prescribed exams.

FOURTH DEGREE: FULL KNIGHT

Uniform: (Knights)
o Black Leather Shoes
o White Socks,
o White Polo (Short Sleeves)
o Tucked-in And Blue or Black Long Pants.
o Dark blue long tie
o Silver ring with a cross on the stone
o Cape whose outer side is dark blue and inner lining is a light blue satin.
Uniform: (Maidens)
o Black Leather Shoes
o White Socks,
o Gala
o Special Veil
o Silver ring with a cross on the stone
o Insignia

To qualify for this degree the Esquire must have:

1. Served 100 Holy Masses either recited or sung
 2. Served at least three solemn Benedictions
3. Earned at least fifty good points.
4. Visited twice daily the Blessed Sacrament
5. Done one good deed and one sacrifice daily
6. Adored the Blessed Sacrament for one hour daily
7. Passed written and oral exam prescribed.
8. Served at Baptism, Sick call, Marriage, Communion of the Sick,
Enthronement and House Blessing

TIME INTERVAL

 between the degrees:

-Neophyte to Aspirant - 6
months
- Aspirant to Apprentice - 3
months
- Apprentice to
Page/Postulant - 6 months
- Page/Postulant to
Esquire/Novice - 6 months
Esquire/Novice to full
Knight/Maiden

- 1 year Note: Provided all requirements.

WHAT ARE THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS IN THE KMBS?
1. ACTIVE - Are those actually engaged in the work and aims of the organization.
2. HONORARY - Are those who retire due to reasonable cause, like college students, who study
elsewhere.
3. CHARTER - Are those who enter seminary for the priesthood.
- These are promoted to FULL KNIGHTHOOD, “Honoris Causa” and they are given a Charter Cross.
o The first inducted members at the start of the organization in a Parish or locality.
o Those who enter the seminary for priesthood.

WHO ARE THE OFFICERS OF KMBS?

o Knight Commander
o Master of Neophytes
o Master Scribe
o Master Bursar
o Master Counselor
o Head Maiden
o 4 Counselor (Knights)
o 4 Counselors (Maidens)
o The Liaison Officer or The Courier
o Master of Custodian
o Lay Apostolate Director

THE KNIGHT COMMANDER

- Is the highest officer in a regiment (Parish). His insignia of office is a medal pinned to the
flap of his cape. He holds office for three years with re- appointment, or reelection for
another term.
- In case of inability or withdrawal from office (voluntary or at the discretion of the Director). The
Director appoints a substitute who will hold office till the expiration of that term.

His duties consist of:

o Presiding over the meeting when the Spiritual Director is not around
o Assigning servers on Sundays, Feast days and Weekdays.
o Testing apprentices and other members for advancement.
o Presiding on First Saturday Adoration (or distinction of Director)
o Managing the behavior of members and arrangement for the General Mass and Communion.

Required Degree:
FULL KNIGHT in case there is none in the organization an ESQUIRE will do.

MASTER OF NEOPHYTES
- Is the second highest officer of the organization. His insignia of office is a badge with a medal.
His tenure of office lasts for three years. He is directly appointed by the Director.
- In case of inability or withdrawal, the Director simply appoints another who will hold office till
the expiration of the term.

His duties consist of:

o Teaching and training of aspirants on all requirements for the degree for which they aspire
o Preparing and checking things necessary for any service or ceremony entrusted to the
organization.
o Acting as Scribe during a written test when he does not participate in it.
o Carrying out all the wishes or order of the Director or Knight Commander
o Presiding the meeting when the Director/Knight Commander is not present in the meeting
Required Degree:
ESQUIRE (15 years old and above)

MASTER SCRIBE
- Is the secretary of the organization. He does not have any insignia of office His tenure is three
years without re-election if elected, but if appointed he may have a consecutive elected term or
appointment.
- In case of inability or withdrawal, the Director appoints a substitute to finish the term. The
substitute may be re-elected or re-appointment for another term. When election is permitted by
the Director, only Knights, Esquire and Pages may be qualified to vote for him.

His duties consist of:

o Recording of attendance at meetings, rehearsals, practices, assigned jobs for the mass, etc.,
general mass and communion, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, procession etc.
o Recording merits and demerits, good points and bad points.
o Keeping and filing old mass schedules and board notices
o Posting of notes and bulletins on meetings, rehearsals, receptions, general mass and
communions etc.
o Checking of Mass Servers
o Taking of notes during Council meetings, regular meetings and keeping records on file
o Carrying out the wishes of the Director and other officials of the organization.

Required Degree:
PAGE (14 years old and above)

THE MASTER BURSAR

- Is the treasurer of the organization who keeps accurate tabs of money of the organization. He
is directly appointed by the Director upon the recommendation of the officers in secret
balloting.
- Honesty and efficiency must be his trademark. His main duty is to see that the money of the
organization is deposited in the bank.
- He should have a checking account on all expenses and income of the organization and
report once a month or during the weekly meetings or the request of the Director/Body.

Required Degree:
PAGE (16 years old and above)

THE FOUR COUNSELORS

- Together with the abovementioned officers make the deciding body of the organization
regarding the admission and expulsion of the members under the chairmanship of the
Spiritual Director.
- They are the Director/ Knight Commander’s consultants on the general tenor and individual
behavior of the members. Their tenure is a three years term, at least should be not younger than
16 years old.
- older members preferable for this job. Their insignia of office is a yellow red cape with yellow
lining worn at ceremonials and services.

HEAD MAIDEN
- is the representative of the altar girls (Maiden). She is the consultant of the Director/Knight
Commander on the general tenor and individual behavior of the maidens. Same as the Master
Counselor.
- Her tenure is three years, and reappointed for another nonrenewable 3 years.
FULL MAIDEN (15 years old and above)
*If no available Novice will do.

LIAISON OFFICER OR COURIER

- Is the public relation officer of the organization. He is in charge of notifying and running after
truant members. He may ask other members as his sub-courier to help him in notifying
members for the special or regular meetings.
- He is responsible for the peace and order during the meetings and other gatherings of the
members. During picnics or outings, he acts as the chief security officer together with his
deputies. In general, he carries out the order of the Director/ Knight Commander.

THE MASTER CUSTODIAN

- Is the author of the organization. His insignia of office is a medallion of St.
Joseph in a golden plastic chain hung around his neck. His tenure is three years, and he should
be not younger than 16 years old.

His duties consist of:

1. Audit the book of account of the Master Bursar
2. Make an annual report from the performed and makes a recommendations or suggestion if
needed
3. Make an annual audit report about the vestments and vessels of the organization
4. Co-chairman of the Finance Committee (Assistant of Master Bursar)

THE LAY APOSTOLATE DIRECTOR

- Is appointed or chosen from among the older members or Honorary members of the
organization with the approval of the Spiritual Director (Parish Priest).
- His main duty is to assist the Spiritual Director; He may handle the organization with the
minimum guidance of the Spiritual Director.
MEETINGS AND SERVICES WHAT ARE THE MEETINGS OF THE KMBS?
1. The General Assembly
2. The Officers Meeting
3. The Trial Meeting

GENERAL ASSEMBLY
- Conducted after the General Mass and Communion which for all members is every first
Sunday of the month and great feast days of the church.
- Each member should be dressed according to his rank (degree). They should answer all the
prayers just like the acolyte at Mass.

WHAT ARE THE SERVICES OF THE KMBS?

1. The Reception of the New Members,
2. Induction to a degree,
3. Installation of Officers.

1. THE RECEPTION
 Is to receive new members who have been aspirants. In this ceremony permission of the
parents is necessary and lay sponsors who will shoulder the expenses of the aspirant for his
stay in the organization are solicited.
 The offering is P100.00 from each of his two sponsors.
 A bona fide KMBS member has to sponsor an aspirant to be formally received into the Order.
 The two benefactors/sponsors must be above 21 yrs. old.
 The member sponsors are responsible for the conduct of his protégé as well as for his
attendance at meetings, etc.
 Date of Reception may be any feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary or of our Lord and all First
Sundays of the Year.

2. THE INDUCTION
 is to raise the member to a higher degree in a regiment. No sponsor or any kind is necessary.
The only condition is that he has passed his required test and practices and that he has the
uniform for the degree.
 This service is done after any reception before mass or after the gospel at Mass.

3. THE INSTALLATION
 is for officers only. This may take place either before the mass or before the final blessing of the
Mass.
 If done before the Mass, the officer’s pledge is done before his communion while the sacred host
is raised before him.
Part III:
THE GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Each member must wear his uniform when serving at Mass on daily and Sundays either at the main
altar of the church or in the Barrios. Exceptions may be given at the discretion of the Director.

2. He/she should receive Holy Communion at the first mass he/she serves except during General
Mass and Communion Days when he/she receives our Lord together with his/her fellow members
during their designated Mass.

3. A good knight should try to help any priest who needs his aid especially in the celebration of the
Mass and dispensation of the Sacraments. At this occasion he/she may not be in uniform.

4. He/she should always give due respect to the Blessed Sacrament, the object of his devotion and to
the priest, the representative of Christ on earth.

5. He/she should follow the mass schedules posted for Sunday and daily assignments. He/she may not
change assignments with anyone without any permission from the Director or the Knight Commander.
When he/she could not perform his assigned task he/she should inform the Director or Knight
Commander ahead of time, so a substitute could be appointed.

6. The meeting of the organization is once a week at the discretion of the Director, preferably
every Saturday.

THE PROCEDURE OF THE MEETING

a. Opening prayer
b. Roll Call (Master Scribe)
c. Scriptural Reading/sharing or reading of the Rules and Regulations (MN)
d. Reading and approval of the minutes
e. Appraisal
f. Financial Report
g. Reports of Committees
h. LAD/SD message
i. Closing prayer

● During the GMC, there may or may not be any meeting. In this meeting, tests and
demonstrations may be given aside from the usual explanation of the rules and regulations or
projects of the organization.
● The rules are always read for ten minutes at the beginning of each meeting to acquaint the
member present at these meetings of his duties and obligations.

7. Each member is expected to help one another. Charity should be their trademark. They are
expected to help any boy or girl who is in distress.

8. Each member is expected to provide his uniform. If he/she cannot afford it, he/she may with the
consent of the Director solicit for benefactors. He/she is not permitted to solicit more than what is
needed.

9. The organization does not have dues. It receives donations from the benefactors, the parish or the
sponsor at the first reception to the order; these are put in the bank in the name of the organization.
10.No member may receive monetary compensation for his services. If such an offering is given, he/she
should turn it over to the Director or the Bursar to be added to the common fund.

11.Lower ranks should give due respect to those in higher rank but those in higher/upper
degree should not abuse this esteem.

12. Group visits to the Blessed Sacrament and Stations of the Cross are encouraged to foster
camaraderie and friendship with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and with one another.

13. The General Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament exposed is at eight o’ clock every first Saturday of
the month or on any day designated by the Director. All should attend in uniform according to rank. The
officers are in charge of the whole proceedings. The Knight Commander assigns the leaders.

14.The Neophytes together with the Apprentices take care of chairs and things needed during meetings
and Mass gatherings, while the Pages are in-charge of the meeting room and the altars. The Esquires
are to take care of the side altars and the Knights take care of the Altar of the Blessed Sacrament.

DISMISSALS & WITHDRAWALS

1. No member may be dismissed dishonorably without due process.
2. Reasons for dismissal or dishonorable discharges are:
● Five consecutive failures to fulfill assigned tasks.
● Serious infraction of rules and regulations of the KMBS.
● Habitual use of bad words or obscene language
● Smoking below 21 years old
● Drinking (alcoholic beverages) below 21 years old
● Gambling
● Stealing
● User of prohibited / regulated drugs
● Courting seriously while still a student
● Using the KMBS to enhance chances with girls or further his personal pursuits
● Fighting and bad temper
● Rebellion to legitimate authority

3. Before any culprit is discharged, the parents should be informed about the behavior of his
son/daughter, and then followed that he/she should have a fair trial and ample time to correct himself
from his habits. After three warnings from the Spiritual Director, Lay Apostolate Director and Knight
Commander, he/she is formally tried by the whole assembly with the Spiritual Director as presiding
judge and the LAD with the officers as Associate Judges. His final dismissal is when the majority of
the members voted for his removal from the organization.

4. Anyone who wishes to withdraw from KMBS, he/she should make a formal letter addressed to the
Spiritual Director, Lay Apostolate Director or Knight Commander, attested by the Knight sponsor. Final
separation from the regiment is when the officers post his name on the board as separated from the
organization.
Part IV:

Parts of the Holy Mass

What is the Holy Mass?
 The Holy Mass is, a holy celebration, because it is Christ who acts in the person of a priest.
 Just like Jesus offered his body and blood on the Cross, he offers for us on the Altar. The Mass
is the same sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He offers himself invisibly and in an unblood manner, hidden
under the appearance of bread and wine.

What are the major parts of the Holy Mass:

1. Introductory Rites
2. Liturgy of the Word
3. Liturgy of the Eucharist
4. Communion Rite
5. Concluding Rite

THE INTRODUCTORY RITES

 The Mass begins with the entrance song. The celebrant and other ministers enter in procession and reverence
the altar with a bow and/or a kiss. The Altar is a symbol of Christ at the heart of the assembly and so deserves
this special reverence.

 GREETINGS - Then opening Greeting of the Mass refers to the Annunciation. All make
the Sign of the Cross and the celebrant extends a greeting to the gathered people in
words taken from Scripture.

 PENITENTIAL ACT - The Penitential Act is a communal confession of the sins with the
corresponding absolution. At the very beginning of the Mass, the faithful recall their sins and
place their trust in God's abiding mercy.

 KYRIE -The Act of Penitence includes the Kyrie Eleison, a Greek phrase meaning, "Lord,
have mercy." This litany recalls God's merciful actions throughout history.

 Gloria -The Gloria, a Latin word which means glory, is a Trinitarian hymn that evokes the
songs of the angels on Christmas. The Gloria begins by echoing the song of the angels at the
birth of Christ: "Glory to God in the highest!" In this ancient hymn, the gathered assembly
joins the heavenly choirs in offering praise and adoration to the Father and Jesus through the
Holy Spirit.

 Collect - The Opening prayer called Collect because it summarizes, or collect, all the
intentions of the Mass. The Opening Prayer gives a context for the celebration.
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
 The Liturgy of the Word is the part of the Mass where the Scriptures are proclaimed and explained.
 Most of the Liturgy of the Word is made up of readings from Scripture. On Sundays and
solemnities, there are three Scripture readings.

• FIRST READING - is always taken from the Old Testament.

• RESPONSORIAL PSALM - The Responsorial Psalm used in the Mass is taken from the
Book of Psalms or from a canticle of the Scriptures.

• SECOND READING - is always taken from the New Testament, and mostly from the Epistles of
St. Paul.

• ALLELUIA (Gospel acclamation) - is an acclamation of praise and glory for God.

• GOSPEL - is the center of the Liturgy of the Word, because it contains the words and deeds of Jesus.

• HOMILY - is the textual explanation and the actual application of the Word of God for the
people, replicates the preaching of Jesus at the synagogue of Nazareth.

• CREED (Profession of Faith) – is the synthesis of the Christian Faith. The word creed comes
from the Latin word Credo meaning “I believe.”

• UNIVERSAL PRAYER (Prayer of the faithful) - The prayer after the Creed is Called
Universal Prayer, or General Intercessions, and also known as Prayer of the Faithful
because it extends beyond the needs and concern of the local Church.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

 The liturgy of the Eucharist includes the offering and the presentation of bread and wine at the
altar, their consecration by the priest during the Eucharistic prayer (or canon of the mass), and the
reception of the consecrated elements in Holy Communion.

• PROCESSION OF THE GIFTS/PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS - In the Offertory

Procession, the faithful bring forward the Bread and Wine for the Consecration, that are place
on the altar; and the other gifts which are placed in a suitable place but away from the altar.

• PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS - The Prayer over the Offerings is done ask God to
accept and bless our humble gifts, and to deem it worthy to use the Bread and Wine as the
matter of Consecration.

• SANCTUS - is a hymn of praise which resembles the one sung by the saints and angels in
Paradise.

• EPICLESIS - the priest asks the Father to send the Holy Spirit on the gifts of bread and wine so that,
through the power of the Spirit, they may become the Body and Blood of Christ. This same Spirit will
transform those attending the liturgy that they may grow in their unity with each other, with the whole Church, and
with Christ.

• CONSECRATION - Consecration, from the Latin word cum and sacrare meaning “to make
sacred,” is the part of the Mass when the Bread and wine become Body and Blood of Christ.
 • TRANSUBSTANTIATION - is the sacrament act by which the substance of the bread and
wine is changed into the substance of the Body and Blood of Christ.

• ANAMNESIS - literally, the "not forgetting." The people proclaim the memorial acclamation,
recalling the saving death and resurrection of the Lord. The prayer continues as the
celebrant recalls the saving actions of God in Christ.

• FINAL DOXOLOGY - The celebrant makes the prayer through, in, and with Jesus, in
union with the Holy Spirit, and presents it to God the Father. The people respond with the
Great Amen a joyous affirmation of their faith and participation in this great sacrifice of praise.

COMMUNION RITE
 Leading the faithful to the Eucharistic table.
 The Communion Rite is the part of the Mass where we partake of the Body and Blood of
Christ.

• OUR FATHER/LORD’S PRAYER - In this prayer, the people join their voices to pray for the
coming of God's kingdom and to ask God to provide for our needs, forgive our sins, and bring us
to the joy of heaven.

• SIGN OF PEACE - The celebrant prays that the peace of Christ will fill our hearts, our
families, our Church, our communities, and our world. As a sign of hope, the people extend
to those around them a sign of peace, typically by shaking hands.

• LAMB OF GOD - The Lamb of God, or in Latin Agnus Dei, is a Christological hymn inspired
by the words uttered by St. John the Baptist at the River Jordan.

 COMMUNION - During the Lamb of God, the priest breaks the Eucharistic bread and drops a
portion of it into the Chalice to signify communion with the Pope in Rome.

• PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION - The Communion Rite ends with the Prayer after
Communion which asks that the benefits of the Eucharist will remain active in our daily
lives.

CONCLUDING RITE

• ANNOUNCEMENTS - when the Prayer after Communion is concluded, if needed, brief

announcements to the people may be made by the priest or by a reader.

• BLESSINGS - the priest says “May the almighty God bless you the Father the Son and the
Holy Spirit” as he blesses with the Sign of the Cross.

• DISMISSAL – The deacon or the priest says “Go forth the Mass is ended.”

• In fact, the dismissal gives the liturgy its name. The word "Mass" comes from the Latin word,
"Missa/Missio" Where the word mission came from. The people were dismissed with the words
"Ite, missa est," meaning "Go, you are sent”.

• The liturgy does not simply come to an end. Those assembled are sent forth to bring the fruits
of the Eucharist to the world.
 THE LITURGICAL YEAR

 The Liturgical Year is the 12-months cycle of the celebrations of the whole mystery of Christ: it starts with the first
week of Advent, and ends on the solemnity of Christ the King.

 It is divided into six seasons:

 Advent
 Christmas Time
 Lent
 Paschal Triduum
 Easter Time
 Ordinary Time

ADVENT

 Advent is the season of preparation for the twofold coming of the Lord; the First coming refers to the nativity of the
Lord in Bethlehem, the Second coming, to the return of Christ at the end of times.
Christmas Time

 Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus.

LENT

 Lent is the time of preparation for the Easter, the greatest feast of the Church. During Lent, we asked to focus on
changing our lives through prayer, fasting and alms giving.

PASCHAL TRIDUUM

 The Easter Triduum or Paschal Triduum is the celebration of the passion, death and resurrection of our Lord.
EASTER TIME:

 The Easter Season is the celebration of the resurrection and ascension of the Lord, as well as the coming of the
Holy Spirit and the beginning of the Church.
ORDINARY TIME

 The Ordinary Time is the part of the Liturgical Year that lies outside the seasons of Lent- Easter and Advent-
Christmas. It is composed of 34 weeks divided into two section: the First between the Christmas Season and
Lent: the Second, between the Easter Season and Advent.
 THE LITURGICAL COLORS
GREEN

 The symbol of home and living vegetation’s, it is used during ordinary time.

RED

 feast of the Apostles and all martyrs. Red is also used on Pentecost and in Masses of the Holy Spirit

VIOLET

 The symbol of penance and mourning, it is used during Advent and Lent, or During Funeral Masses and
Confession.

WHITE

 The symbol of innocence and triumph, it is used on the feast of the Lord, of our Blessed Mother (incase w/o blue)
of the angels and of all the saints who were not martyrs.

SPECIAL COLORS:

GOLD

 The symbol of the kingship of Christ, it is permitted in special occasions in place of white, red and green
vestments.

ROSE/PINK

 The symbol of joy and moderation in penance, replaces the violet on Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)
and on Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday)

BLUE/SKY BLUE

 Symbolize heavenly grace. It is used on the feast day of our Blessed Mother Mary. Blue also represents hope,
good health and state of servitude.
 PARTS OF THE CHURCH

BELL TOWER
 It is the tower which gives the vertical, heavenward, dimension to the church. It hosts the bells, which are the voice
of God calling the faithful to worship.
HOLY WATER VSTOUP
 It is the container of the holy water used by the faithful in making sign of the cross upon entering the church.
Nave
 It is the central part of the church, signifying that the church is like a “ship” cruising towards heaven.
Baptismal Font
 It is the pool where people are baptized.
Confessional
 It is a place where people go for confession. It is either face-to-face with the priest or through a gate.
PEWS
 These are the bench inside the Church.
SLAB CROSS
 It is the birth mark of the Church.
SIDE AILS
 This is the left side entrance of the Church.

Parts of the Sanctuary:

AMBO: The Stand from which the scriptures and the homily are proclaimed.
ALTAR/TABLE OF SACRIFICE: the sacred table where the Mass is offered. This is also the center of the Mass
ALTAR CANDLE: the candles placed on the altar, symbol of our faith in Christ
CRUCIFIX: The symbol of the Passion of Our Lord.
TABERNACLE: the precious box, kept locked, used for preserving the Blessed Sacrament.
Processional Cross: The Crucifix facing the priest that reminds him that the Mass is the memorial of the Sacrifice of Christ.
VIGIL LAMP: the lamp placed beside the tabernacle to signify the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.
MARIAN IMAGE: the symbol that the Virgin Mary is the mother of the Church.
PATRON SAINTS IMAGE: in our Church we have San Isidro Labrador (Patron of Barangay) and Our Lady of Victory
(Patron of the Church) signifies the devotion of the people here in our parish.

See: this is the chair of the Mass celebrant, (Priest.)

Part V:

Vessels and Vestments Sacraments

VESSELS
 Sacred Vessels are the receptacles and utensils used in liturgical celebrations to hold the
consecrated Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

CHALICE - The cup of precious metal, whose inside must be gold or gold-plated,
that holds the precious Blood of Christ at Mass. Only priests or deacons are allowed
to touch the Chalice (though sacristans may in the course of their duties).

PATEN - The small plate of precious metal that holds the big host (Body of Christ.)

CIBORIUM - the vessel containing the host (Body of Christ) for distribution to the
faithful.

CRUETS - the two vessels containing the wine and water for the Eucharist.

MONSTRANCE - The vessel in which the consecrated Host (Blessed

Sacrament) is exposed for the adoration. A gold or silver vessel, often in a
sunburst shape, with a clear glass area, called a "luna," for viewing the Sacrament.

LUNETTE - The Host is kept in place inside the crystal or glass frame by a
crescent shaped gold or silver gilded clip called a "lunette."
 PYX - A small container, also called a custodia, used to carry the Sacred Host
when taking it to the sick and homebound. It is made of the same material as the
Ciborium, gilt on the inside.

THURIBLE - the thurible, or censer is a covered incense burner swung on chains

during the Mass, procession, and Eucharistic adoration.

INCENSE-BOAT - the incense-boat is the container of the incense to be offered.

ASPERSORY - a container for holding Holy Water.

ASPERGILLUM - is a stick-shaped implement with holes in it to dip into the
Aspersory and catch the Holy Water for sprinkling the people and things.

SANCTUS BELL - an altar or sanctus bell is typically a small hand-held bell or set of bells. The
primary reason for the use of sanctus/altar bell(s) is to create a joyful noise to the Lord as a way to give
thanks for the miracle taking place atop the Altar of Sacrifice.

CANDELARIA - it is a wooden or metal type candle holder which is used by the altar server during
Mass, procession, Eucharistic Adoration. Which is 3’ft to 6’ft in tall.

CIRCIALES - it is a wooden or metal type candle holder which is

used in the procession. It has a 10’ft tall.

PROCESSIONAL CROSS – Is a large crucifix set on a long staff, to be carried in

procession and perhaps used as the altar cross at Mass.
CHALICE VEIL - Small silk cloth, of the same color as the priest's vestments, used to cover the
Chalice.

CORPORAL - the linen cloth spread by the priest on the altar to collect all the possible
drops of Blood or fragments of host.

PURIFICATOR - The small linen cloth used by the priest to dry his finger and chalice.

FINGER TOWEL - These may be made of any material (preferably linen) and
are used at the lavabo (Basin) and after Communion.

PALL - the small square of stiffened linen used to cover the chalice.

ALTAR CLOTH - the linen cloth placed on the altar (table of sacrifice) for the Mass.
VESTMENTS
 Vestments are liturgical garments and articles associated primarily with the Christian religion.

CASSOCK - the close-fitting ankle length garments worn by the clergy and by laymen
during liturgical services.

ALB - The alb is the long white, robe-like vestment worn by all clerics at
liturgical celebrations (celebrant, concelebrant, deacon, or acolyte). The alb
from Latin word alba, meaning "white“. Its color symbolizes purity that should
adorn the soul of the priest who ascend the altar.

CINCTURE - ties the alb or cassock at the waist and symbolizes Chastity.

STOLE - the long scarf placed about the neck of the priest, which symbolizes
priestly service and immortality of the soul.

CHUSABLE - the outer priestly vestment, which symbolizes the virtue of

charity and the yoke of unselfish service for the Lord.
COPE - is a liturgical vestment, more precisely a long mantle or cloak, open in front and fastened at
the breast with a band or clasp. It may be of any liturgical color. The cope is a vestment for processions
worn by all ranks of the clergy when assisting at a liturgical function.

HUMERAL VEIL - Is worn so as to cover the back and shoulders and

its two ends hang down in front. To prevent its falling from the shoulders,
it is fastened across the chest with the clasps or ribbons attached to the
border.

DALMATIC - this vestment worn by the deacon in the Eucharistic Liturgy

Instead of a chasuble like a priest wears; Bishops also wear a dalmatic at
major solemn feasts and ordinations. It symbolizes charity, justice, and
the sufferings of Christ.

SURPLICE - Is a knee-length, white vestment worn over the cassock,

but by the priests, deacons, and seminarians rather than bishops. Also
called as Cotta.

ZUCCHETTO/SKULL CAP - The zucchetto is the silk yarmulka-like

skullcap worn by bishops. The Pope's zucchetto is white; the cardinals'
zucchetto is scarlet; the bishops' zucchetto is violet. Priests may use a black
cloth zucchetto for everyday wear, but not during the liturgy.

MITER - The mitre imitates the Old Testament priestly head covering
and is the headdress of bishops, worn at liturgical functions. All cardinals
wear a damasked mitre (simplex) in presence of the Pope. It is very tall and made of layered white
damask silk.

PALLIUM - the pallium is worn only by archbishops (in their own dioceses),
patriarchs, and the Pope, as symbol of their authority. The lambs are solemnly
blessed on the high altar of that church after the Pontifical Mass, and then
offered to the pope, who sends palliums made of their wool to the archbishops.

BIRETTA - the biretta is a tri-cornered or square-shaped hat with silk trim, tuft
(except for the biretta of seminarians and cardinals) and three raised wings,
called "horns," on top at three corners (the side of the hat without the horn is
worn on the left side of the head).

PECTORAL CROSS - The pectoral cross is a cross, usually about 6 inches in

height, worn around the neck of a bishop and suspended by cord. The cord is
scarlet and gold for a cardinal; green and gold for a bishop. The pectoral cross
is worn on the chest of prelates so as to keep the Cross close to their
hearts.

CROZIER/EPISCOPAL STAFF - the crozier is the shepherd's staff used by

bishops. The crozier has always been in the Church a symbol of the bishop's pastoral
role.

EPISCOPAL RING - When a Bishop is consecrated as

Bishop, he receives a ring representing his office (Cardinals
receive their own special ring, also). The Pope's ring, known as the "Fisherman's Ring," is the personal
and unique seal of that reigning Pontiff and is (or at least used to be) destroyed on his death.

PAPAL SHOES - are the red leather outdoor shoes worn by the
Pope. The indoor papal slippers were made of red velvet or silk
and were heavily decorated in gold braid with a gold cross in the
middle.

THE THREE LITURGICAL BOOKS

1. ROMAN MISSAL(SACRAMENTARY)
 The book containing all the prayers and rites used by the priest during the Mass. The Missal kept
on the Altar.
2. LECTIONARY
 The book that contains all the readings used during the Mass. First Reading, Responsorial Psalm,
and Second Reading are ready by lay people; while the Gospel is reserved for the priest of the
deacon. The Lectionary is kept on the Ambo.
3. BOOK OF THE GOSPELS
 Only the readings of Gospel, which is brought in procession and placed on the altar. After the
Alleluia, it is brought to the Ambo for the proclamation of the Gospel.
SACRAMENTS
 According to Catholic theology the Sacraments was instituted by Jesus and entrusted to the
Church.
 Sacraments are visible rites seen as signs and efficacious channels of the grace of God to all
those who receive them with the proper disposition.

Baptism
 The sacrament of Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit
and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from
sin and reborn as children of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the
Church and made sharers in its mission: “Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through
water in the word.”

Confirmation
 The Sacrament of Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace and through the gifts of the Holy
Spirit helps us grow to Christian maturity. By Confirmation the baptized are more perfectly
bound to the Lord Jesus and His Church, and they are enriched with a special strength of the
Holy Spirit to be witnesses of Christ and of the truth of His Gospel.

Eucharist
 The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life and completes Christian initiation. In
brief, the Eucharist is the sum and summary of our faith: our way of thinking is attuned to the
Eucharist, and the Eucharist in turn confirms our way of thinking. The Eucharist, through the
actions of the Holy Spirit and the Real Presence of Jesus, His Body and Blood become present
under the form of bread and wine. It is through the Eucharist that each of us is nourished by
Jesus to seek God’s Will.

Reconciliation
 The Sacrament of Penance, also known as the Rite of Reconciliation or Confession, is the
“liturgical celebration of God’s forgiveness of the sins of the penitent, who is thus reconciled with
God and with the Church. The acts of the penitent – contrition, the confession of sins, and
satisfaction or reparation-together with the prayer of absolution by the priest, constitute the
essential elements of the Sacrament of Penance” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 980, 1422,
1440, 1448).

Anointing of the Sick

 The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given to all those (after the age of 7) who are
seriously ill by anointing them with oil blessed by the Bishop, and it is not reserved only for
those who are at the point of death. This sacred anointing can be repeated for each serious
illness or for a relapse of the same illness.

Marriage
 Marriage is a “covenant or partnership of life between a man and woman, which is ordered
to the well-being of the spouses and to the procreation and upbringing of children. When
validly contracted between two baptized people, marriage is a sacrament” (Catechism of the
Catholic Church, 1601).

Holy Orders
 The Sacrament of Apostolic Ministry by which the mission entrusted by Christ to his Apostles
continues to be exercised in the Church through the laying on of hands. This sacrament has
three distinct degrees or ‘orders’: deacon, priest, and bishop. All three confer a permanent,
sacramental character” (Catechism of the Catholic Church,536).
 THE TWELVE ARTICLES OF FAITH

Article 1: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. This affirms that God exists, that
he’s a Triune God (one God in three persons, known as the Holy Trinity), and that he created the known
universe.

Article 2: And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. This attests that Jesus is the Son of God and that he’s
most certainly divine. The word Lord implies divinity, because the Greek Kyrios and the Hebrew Adonai both
mean “lord” and are ascribed only to God. So the use of Lord with Jesus is meant to profess his divinity. The
name Jesus comes from the Hebrew Jeshua, meaning “God saves.” So Catholics believe that Jesus is Savior.

Article 3: Who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. This affirms the
human nature of Christ, meaning he had a real, true human mother, and also affirms his divine nature, meaning
he had no human father but by the power of the Holy Spirit was conceived in the womb of the Virgin Mary.
He’s therefore considered both God and man by Christians—fully divine and fully human.

Article 4: He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. The human nature of Christ
could feel pain and actually die, and he did on Good Friday. The mention of Pontius Pilate by name wasn’t
meant so much to vilify him forever in history but to place the Crucifixion within human history.

Reference is made to an actual historical person, the Roman governor of Judea, appointed by Caesar, to put the
life and death of Jesus within a chronological and historical context. It also reminds the faithful that one can’t
blame all Jews for the death of Jesus, as some have erroneously done over the ages. Certain Jewish leaders
conspired against Jesus, but the actual death sentence was given by a Roman and carried out by Roman soldiers.
So both Jew and Gentile alike shared in the spilling of innocent blood. Anti-Semitism based on the Crucifixion
of Jesus is inaccurate, unjust, and erroneous.

Article 5: He descended into hell. The third day he arose again from the dead. The hell Jesus descended into
wasn’t the hell of the damned, where Jews and Christians believe the devil and his demons reside. Hell was
merely a word that Jews and early Christians used to describe the place of the dead. This passage affirms that on
the third day he rose, meaning Jesus came back from the dead of his own divine power. He wasn’t just clinically
dead for a few minutes; he was dead dead — then he rose from the dead. More than a resuscitated corpse, Jesus
possessed a glorified and risen body.

Article 6: He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. The Ascension
reminds the faithful that after the human and divine natures of Christ were united in the Incarnation, they could
never be separated. In other words, after the saving death and Resurrection, Jesus didn’t dump his human body
as if he didn’t need it anymore. Catholicism teaches that his human body will exist forever. Where Jesus went,
body and soul, into heaven, the faithful hope one day to follow.

Article 7: He will come again to judge the living and the dead. This article affirms the Second Coming of Christ
at the end of the world to be its judge. Judgment Day, Day of Reckoning, Doomsday—they’re all metaphors for
the end of time when what’s known as the General Judgment will occur. Catholics believe that after the death of
any human person, immediate private judgment occurs and the person goes directly to heaven, hell, or purgatory
(an intermediate place in preparation for heaven).

Article 8: I believe in the Holy Spirit, This part reminds the believer that God exists in three persons — the Holy
Trinity — God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. What’s referred to as the Force in the movie
Star Wars isn’t the same as the Holy Spirit, who is a distinct person equal to the other two — God the Father and
God the Son.

Article 9: the holy catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, Catholics believe that the Church is more than a
mere institution and certainly not a necessary evil. It’s an essential dimension and aspect of spiritual life. Christ
explicitly uses the word church (ekklesia in Greek) in Matthew 16 when he says, “I will build My Church.”

Article 10: the forgiveness of sins, Christ came to save the world from sin. Belief in the forgiveness of sins is
essential to Christianity. Catholicism believes sins are forgiven in Baptism and in the Sacrament of Penance.

Article 11: the resurrection of the body, From the Catholic perspective, a human being is a union of body and
soul, so death is just the momentary separation of body and soul until the end of the world, the Second Coming
of Christ, the General Judgment, and the resurrection of the dead. The just go, body and soul, into heaven, and
the damned go, body and soul, into hell.

Article 12: And in life everlasting. As Christ Our Savior died, so, too, must mere mortals. As he rose, so shall all
human beings. Death is the only way to cross from this life into the next. At the very moment of death, private
judgment occurs; Christ judges the soul:
* If it’s particularly holy and virtuous, the soul goes directly to heaven.
 The Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

The Joyful Mysteries (Monday and Saturday)

- The Incarnation of the Son of God

- The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth
- The Nativity of Jesus Christ
- The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
- The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday and Friday)

- The Agony in the Garden

- The Scourging of the Pillar
- The Crowning with Thorns
- The Carrying of the Cross
- The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus

Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)

- The Baptism at the Jordan

- The Wedding at the Cana
- The Proclamation of Kingdom of Heaven
- The Transfiguration of Jesus
- The Institution of the Eucharist

Glorious Mysteries (Sunday and Wednesday)

- The Resurrection of Jesus

- The Ascension of Jesus
- The Descent of the Holy Spirit
- The Assumption of Mary
- The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth
 The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Isaiah told us the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: Is 11:2 “The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and
understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord.”

They are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. These seven gifts, part of
sanctifying grace, complete and perfect the virtues of those who receive them. They make us docile in obeying divine
inspirations without need for reflection but always with full consent.

 WISDOM: it is the capacity to love spiritual things more than material ones; UNDERSTANDING: in
understanding, we comprehend how we need to live as followers of Christ.
 COUNSEL: with the gift of counsel/right judgment, we know the difference between right and wrong, and we
choose to do what is right.
 FORTITUDE: with the gift of fortitude/courage, we overcome our fear and are willing to take risks as a follower
of Jesus Christ.
 KNOWLEDGE: with the gift of knowledge, we understand the meaning of God.
 PIETY: with the gift of reverence, sometimes called piety, we have a deep sense of respect for God and the
Church.
 FEAR OF THE LORD: with the gift of fear of the Lord we are aware of the glory and majesty of God.

Thomas Aquinas asserts the following correspondences between the seven Capital Virtues and the seven Gifts of the Holy
Spirit:

 The gift of wisdom corresponds to the virtue of charity.

 The gifts of understanding and knowledge correspond to the virtue of faith.
 The gift of counsel (right judgment) corresponds to the virtue of prudence.
 The gift of fortitude corresponds to the virtue of courage.
 The gift of fear of the Lord corresponds to the virtue of hope.
 The gift of Reverence corresponds to the virtue of justice
 EUCHARISTIC SYMBOLISM

 Alpha and Omega

- They are the first and last letter of Greek alphabet, signifying that is “the
beginning and then end” of creation. (Rev. 22:13)

 Pelican
- It represents Jesus. Shedding his blood for our salvation; since the pelican
is believed to feed the chicks with her own blood by wounding her breast
when no other food is available.

 IXTHUS
- It is the Greek word for fish and an acrostic for the Greek words;
“IesousXhristos Theo UisSoter” (Jesus Christ God’s Son Savior) it was
popular among Christians during the Roman persecution to avoid
detection.

 IHS
- It is the acronym of the Latin “IesousHominumSalvator” (Jesus Men’s
Savior) It was promoted by worldwide by the preaching of St. Bernardine
of Siena.

 Latin Cross
- It is an empty cross, favored by the Protestants, which reminds of
resurrection of Christ.
 Crucifix
- It is a cross with Jesus on it, favored by the Catholic and the Orthodox,
which recalls the suffering and sacrifice of Christ.
 CHI-RHO
- It is a symbol made by superimposing the first two letter of Christ in Greek, the
Chi (X) and the Rho (R). Emperor Constantine saw this symbol in the sky, and
heard the words “By this sign, conquer”

 INRI
- It is the Latin abbreviation for “IesusNazarenus Rex Ludaeorum” (Jesus Christ
King of the Jews), the sign placed above Jesus’s head on the cross. (John
19:19)

 LAMB
- It represents Jesus as the “Lamb of God.” Who was slain but now lives
forever. (Rev. 5:6)